Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Moms Need an Education

We all know that raising a family is tough! It takes most of our time and all of our finances! This isn't news to anyone. What you don't know is that as a mom, getting a degree can be paid for by scholarships! That education you fantasize about can be a reality sooner than you think!
Did you know the majority of single moms live below the poverty level? It is simply due to lack of education. We tell our kids how important college is, but what are we showing them? As a mom you are the role model, you set the bar, and help determine the future. When you go back to school and earn that degree you are showing your children very clearly how important education is to success. Just telling them can never be as powerful as showing them!
Once you have a degree you can get that job you are passionate about and stop worrying how the bills are going to be paid every month. The stress of financial issues is exhausting! Trying to stretch the few dollars you have to meet all the bills sometimes seems impossible. Is this really what you want to be doing 5 years from now? The only way to ensure a successful future is via education. You know this, you realize the importance, but simply can't afford to pay for school.
Let's take that issue away right now! Paying for school can be as easy as getting scholarships! They are available online by the hundreds! You just need to look for them. I know many people that have paid for their entire college education using nothing but scholarships. This is the perfect solution because scholarships never have to be repaid. They are not like student loans that leave you with an enormous debt that can take years to pay off.